Position Title:
Assistant Lecturer of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies (Child Life)
Compensation:
$52,000 - $60,000
Department:
Early Chldhd Youth & Fam Studies
Start Date:
08/01/2026
About this opportunity:
The Department of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies welcomes applications for a full-time, on-campus, 10-month / academic year, Assistant Lecturer position beginning Fall 2026. This is a one-year contract faculty appointment, renewable for up to two additional years following the initial term.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.
What you'll do and what you will bring:
Position Function:
This position is a campus-based teaching role with responsibilities centered in the Child Life concentration. Primary duties include teaching undergraduate courses related to child life, along with one or more of the following areas: infant and child development; infant and child mental health; prosocial development; parenting; family wellness; family stress and resilience; family systems; family relationships; and other topics related to children and families.
Duties / Responsibilities:
The standard teaching load is typically four courses in the fall and spring semesters, delivered primarily face-to-face on campus, with the possibility of additional online instruction as needed.
In addition to teaching, the Assistant Lecturer will provide academic advising to Child Life students, supervise child life practicum and internship placements, serve on the Ball State Child Life Advisory Board, and engage in service to the department, college, and university.
Minimum Qualifications:
Assistant Lecturer of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies (Child Life)
Compensation:
$52,000 - $60,000
Department:
Early Chldhd Youth & Fam Studies
Start Date:
08/01/2026
About this opportunity:
The Department of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies welcomes applications for a full-time, on-campus, 10-month / academic year, Assistant Lecturer position beginning Fall 2026. This is a one-year contract faculty appointment, renewable for up to two additional years following the initial term.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.
What you'll do and what you will bring:
Position Function:
This position is a campus-based teaching role with responsibilities centered in the Child Life concentration. Primary duties include teaching undergraduate courses related to child life, along with one or more of the following areas: infant and child development; infant and child mental health; prosocial development; parenting; family wellness; family stress and resilience; family systems; family relationships; and other topics related to children and families.
Duties / Responsibilities:
The standard teaching load is typically four courses in the fall and spring semesters, delivered primarily face-to-face on campus, with the possibility of additional online instruction as needed.
In addition to teaching, the Assistant Lecturer will provide academic advising to Child Life students, supervise child life practicum and internship placements, serve on the Ball State Child Life Advisory Board, and engage in service to the department, college, and university.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Master's degree in child life or a related program from an
accredited institution; active certification as a Certified Child
Life Specialist by the Association of Child Life
Professionals.
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